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Unwillingly

Verb / ʌˈnwɪlɪŋli: / Another word for unwillingly — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Unwillingly means to do something without wanting to or with hesitation.

Synonyms & similar words

willingly reluctantly grudgingly hesitantly resistantly aversely disinclined unenthusiastically grumpily sullenly disobligingly uncooperatively unwilling unpreparedly unhappily unfavorably uncomfortably rebelliously defiantly oppositionally protestingly

Example sentences

  1. He unwillingly ate his vegetables.
  2. She went to bed unwillingly.
  3. The dog unwillingly followed its owner.
  4. He unwililngly shared his toys with his sister.
  5. She unwililngly apologized for her mistake.

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